Thread: need source for long, weak compression springs
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Re: need source for long, weak compression springs
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Originally Posted by mrnoble View Post
We are looking for compression springs that are thin gauge (<.06 wire diameter), weak (around 10-20 lbs spring rate constant), narrow (between .65 and 1.125 OD), and long (3 ft. or longer). McMaster doesn't have anything that weak. I've been looking all weekend. Any ideas for a source? Thanks!
How about here? http://www.centuryspring.com/Store/s...essionlong.php

There are a lot of companies that manufacture custom springs to order, but be careful -- the lead time might be beyond what you can deal with (or even beyond what's legal as a VENDOR!)
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